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Internal and external alterations including alterations to parking, new windows, removal of front steps. Conversion of existing function room to guest suites and first floor kitchen into managers suite.

Kings Hotel 18 Castle Street Christchurch BH23 1DT

Application ApprovedReference: P/25/05154/FULBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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  1. Application received

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  2. Application valid

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  3. Consultation start

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  6. Decision Date

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
12 Dec 2025
Validated
16 Dec 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Application overview

Internal and external alterations including alterations to parking, new windows, removal of front steps. Conversion of existing function room to guest suites and first floor kitchen into managers suite.

Proposal details

Reference
P/25/05154/FUL
Ward
Christchurch Town
Parish
Christchurch Town Council
Agent
Mr Nick Birch, Birch Architects Ltd

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Application location

Kings Hotel 18 Castle Street Christchurch BH23 1DT

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Documents 40 of 40

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice28 May 2026View
Officer reportOfficer Report28 May 2026View
Appropriate Assessment CAppropriate Assessment21 May 2026View
S106 legal agreement redactedLegal Agreement7 May 2026View
Proposed First Floor PlanPlan20 May 2026View
Proposed Rear ElevationPlan20 May 2026View
Proposed Site & Location PlanPlan28 Apr 2026View
Existing Site & Location PlanPlan28 Apr 2026View
Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlan27 Jan 2026View
Existing Ground Floor PlanPlan12 Jan 2026View
Proposed Front & Side ElevationsPlan12 Dec 2025View
Proposed Rear & Side ElevationsPlan12 Dec 2025View
Proposed Side ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Proposed Front ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Proposed Side ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing & Proposed Roof PlanPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing Front & Side ElevationsPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing Rear & Side ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing Side (East) ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing Side (West) ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing Front (South) ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing Rear (North) ElevationPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing & Proposed Second Floor & Basement Floor PlansPlan12 Dec 2025View
Existing First Floor PlanPlan12 Dec 2025View
Amended Nutrient_Calculator_River_Avon_SAC_V_03_01_6 - The Kings Arms.xlsxSupporting Document20 May 2026View
Superseded Phosphates calculatorSupporting Document1 May 2026View
Kings Arms Nutrient Statement.pdfSupporting Document16 Mar 2026View
FRA addendumSupporting Document2 Feb 2026View
FullApplication Form16 Dec 2025View
Design & Access StatementReports/Statements16 Dec 2025View
Flood Risk AssessmentReports/Statements12 Dec 2025View
Heritage StatementReports/Statements12 Dec 2025View
Heritage ResponseConsultee Response7 May 2026View
Environment AgencyConsultee Response26 Feb 2026View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response17 Feb 2026View
Environment Agency responseConsultee Response19 Jan 2026View
Christchurch Town Council ResponseConsultee Response9 Jan 2026View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response7 Jan 2026View
Environmental Health ResponseConsultee Response23 Dec 2025View
Consultee - BCP Waste & RecyclingConsultee Response17 Dec 2025View

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